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Starting a career as an event planner can be so exciting at first. It often feels like there's so much to know and so little time to learn it all. but, with an action plan and by taking one steps each week, you will soon have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an event manager.

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Firstly you must pay attention to details, this matters a lot as an event planner: therefore plan your move into event planning the same way you'd plan your next event -- with a plan and a strategy.

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headerHere are steps to getting started:

Volunteer your time with a non-profit organization or another business like a catering company, florist, stage manager, venue manager, event graphics designer, protocol, or as another event planner.

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If you're already planning events under another event company or planner, move into a position of authority and take on more responsibility, by showing your value and knowledge, it's often as simple as asking your event manager for more work or responsibility.

quoteGet out there and network because the more people you know and the more relationships you develop in the industry, the easier it is to build your event planning career. Also create an event portfolio to showcase your expertise and knowledge in event planning.

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In addition to developing relationships with other event planners, network with outside vendors or partners, like caterers, musicians or media personalities, to increase your exposure and circle of influence.
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  # headerEXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE 

• itemVenue selection

• itemTransportation

• itemProduction

• itemCatering

• itemEntertainment

• itemSecurity

• itemConference Services

• itemLodging

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